What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Job Corps - Pittsburgh?
Odle Management - A Subsidiary of Eckerd Connects
Part-time (30 hours/week) position but does also include benefits, PTO and holiday pay.
Function
Reports to the Health and Wellness Director. Provides health and wellness care to students. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Employer Match 403b
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Great Dedicated Team to Work With
Requirements
- State Licensed Practical Nurse’s License and one year’s experience as a practicing LPN.
- Prefer two or more years of experience.
- Valid State driver’s license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record.
- Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments during walk-in periods. Provides for a wellness care plan that addresses students’ needs according to protocol outlined in Health Standing Orders or refers students to the Center Physician/mid-level practitioner.
- Assists in conducting cursory exams for all new students.
- Reviews all laboratory results and flags abnormal results for review by the Center Physician.
- Follows protocol for infection control by adhering to the Bloodborne Pathogen Control plan and disinfecting work sites. Ensures the appropriate handling of specimens and equipment, as well as the sterilization of equipment.
- Documents each encounter with students in their health records.
- Promotes the wellness concept. Provides counseling/training to students to ensure they understand wellness assessment findings and plans for care. Provides handouts outlining wellness concerns. Conducts wellness groups as required.
Odle Management considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Odle Management is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Salary : $28
